Boiler/Chiller Operator Trainee

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 45,460 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a facilities operations technician who will perform ash and soot removal, load coal, fire boilers, sample and treat water, and monitor the chilled water system. The position requires the ability to attend mandatory trainings and support maintenance of utility production and distribution systems.

The role demands safe work practices, strong communication, and reliability in a fast-paced environment on the Bloomington campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of verifiable industrial/mechanical/utility experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by IU.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Performs ash and soot removal, unloads coal trucks, fills bunkers, and general ash and coal maintenance.
• Fires boilers, samples and treats water, general water treatment, and boiler maintenance.
• Monitors chilled water system and responds to alarms as needed.
• Attends all mandatory and on-the-job training sessions.
• Performs other duties as needed relating to the operation and/or maintenance of the utility production and distribution systems.

Skills

Proficient communication

Professionalism

Time management

Accuracy

Safety compliance

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Department Information

Capital Planning and Facilities(CPF) works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful,functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching,learning, research, and community engagement across the entireuniversity.

A unit within CPF, Facility Operations maintains our physical campus to supportresearch, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington.As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.

Job Summary

• Performs ash and soot removal, unloads coal trucks, fillsbunkers, and general ash and coal maintenance.
• Fires boilers, samples and treats water, general watertreatment, and boiler maintenance.
• Monitors chilled water system and responds to alarms asneeded.
• Attends all mandatory and on-the-job training sessions.
• Performs other duties as needed relating to the operationand/or maintenance of the utility production and distributionsystems.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year of verifiable experience working in anindustrial/mechanical/trade/utility type of environment.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by IndianaUniversity upon date of hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamicenvironment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even underpressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with externalconstituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successfulcompletion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Ability to learn how to utilize relevant tools, equipment,techniques, skills, materials and methods associated with the mechanical, electrical or operational type maintenance field. Coalconveyor systems, boiler systems, chiller systems, electricaldistribution and their sub-systems. Tools involved in ash pulling,painting, cleaning, drilling, light bulb changing, parts delivery,water analysis and maintenance at a semi-skilled level. PersonalProtective Equipment: Hard hat, safety glasses, steel toed boots,hearing protection, work gloves, respirator.
• Ability to complete required safety programs.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and writteninstructions.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations and use emailutility.
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures andbackgrounds.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary positionas well as the ability to move about the workplace for longdurations. It requires effective communication, the ability tooperate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires theability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position oneselfin low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases.The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move intight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person inthis role must be able to perform the essential functions with orwithout an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

This is an in-person position.

Advertised Salary

This position follows a tiered training program, with hourly payincreasing as you successfully progress through each traininglevel.

The current pay structure is as follows:

• Levels 1 and 2: 85% of the fully trained rate - $33.83 perhour
• Levels 3 and 4: 95% of the fully trained rate - $37.81 perhour
• Fully Trained Operator: $39.80 per hour

Advancement through each level is based on successful completion ofthe required training and demonstration of the knowledge and skillsnecessary to perform the duties of the position.

Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, criticalillness, and supplemental accidental death & dismembermentinsurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject tovesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IUcourses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteerevents
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IUBenefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Energy & Utilities

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on theadvertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time atthe discretion of the University, but will remain open for aminimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, pleasesubmit your application within 5 business days of the PostedDate.

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